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Saturday, July 24, 2010

If you are a gardener growing basil, this time of year is when the plant begins to really fill out and provide you with a lot of aromatic abundance. So what are some of the ways to use this garden delight?. Let's see... how can I count the ways?

2) After you make the infused oil, why not a companion basil vinegar? Go here to see how to make it.

3) Still have more basil coming in- give it awayto family and friend,no one says no! Then they will come back asking for more.

4) Want to save some basil for the winter? Freeze the leaves- Here is a trick I learned a few years ago. Clean and dry the basil leaves, then place in a small jar with good quality olive oil, just enough to keep the leaves wet. Place in the freezer. When you pull out your basil in the dead of the winter, it will be fresh and green. If you just freeze your leaves they will not retain their color.5) Now who can resist basil pesto? Easy to make! Use right away or freeze. Rather than share my recipe which uses no measurements and is completely done by eyeballing it, here is one that is easy to follow.

6) Crush a few fresh basil leaves to use as a herbal ruband topical treatment for insect bites to reduce the itching and inflammation.

7)Make a herbal tincture with basil leaves to help with relieve nervous conditions and induce relaxation. Click here to learn how to make a herbal tincture.

8) Make a herbal teawith fresh basil leaves and a few of the seeds. Basil is known as a herbal aid in digestive issues. Studies show that basil contain anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

10) Use a cooled basil tea made with the leaves as a hair conditioner.

There are many more ways to use this wonderful herb, but instead of overloading you with ideas, let's just say this is a springboard into the infinite possibilities. Have fun! And by the way, why not share your experiences and ...Tell us about your favorite use.

Susan

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About Me

Hi! Susan and Scott here! We are on a journey together to discover the mysteries of life.
Susan is into her second career as a holistic health practitioner and teacher, after retiring from public school education. Scott is a golf course superintendent at a high profile private country club outside of Philadelphia. We have two wonderful teenage daughters, a border collie, and an extremely independent cat. Our interests include alternative healing, dowsing, earth energy work, holistic living, and having fun. We have stumbled upon this path as a result of a number of “co-incidences” both together and separately.
So basically that is the long and short of it…well, sort of, they only give us a really small amount of character strokes to get this written up in…so to sum it up… Life….It is a wonderful, adventurous journey, filled with unlimited opportunities and possibilities!! So we are just wondering…. how is your adventure going?